Waterfront holiday rentals in New Zealand
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Waterfront apartment accommodation
Apartment in Queenstown
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviewsLuxury 1BR Apartment right by the Lake.
9–16 May
Apartment in Russell
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 362 reviewsPACIFICA - 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT
20–27 Feb
Apartment in Akaroa
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviewsWaterfront 2-bedroom apartment with car park
26 May – 2 Jun
Apartment in Tikitere
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 405 reviewsAt the Lake's Edge
3–10 Feb
Apartment in Lake Okareka
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 422 reviewsLakeside - Loft by the Lake
5–12 Nov
Apartment in Queenstown
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviewsKikorangi |Free Parking|BBQ |AC
30 Jan – 6 Feb
Apartment in Queenstown
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 459 reviewsLocation Location Location
20–27 Aug
Apartment in Wellington
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviewsOceanfront Penthouse Escape
5–12 Sep
Waterfront house rentals
Home in Twizel
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviewsMountain View Abode - Spectacular Views In Twizel
30 Aug – 6 Sep
Home in Russell
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsFunky House near historic Russell
28 Sep – 5 Oct
Home in Opononi
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviewsRomantic getaway, view!!!, & all the mod cons!
10–17 Nov
Home in Dunedin
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsSecluded waterfront new-build - 5min walk to beach
10–17 Feb
Home in Pukehina
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 272 reviewsPukehina Seaside Escape
3–10 Sep
Home in Charteris Bay
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsChurch Bay Hideaway - Beach Access & Sea Views
7–14 Apr
Home in Cromwell
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviewsLakefront Tranquility Central Otago
18–25 Sep
Home in Rotorua
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsWytchwood Lake House - Where Time Stands Still
23–30 Oct
Waterfront condo accommodation
Condo in Napier
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 227 reviewsOceanside Escape
13–20 Jul
Condo in Opunake
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviewsLakeside Cottage
14–21 May
Condo in Hokitika
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 408 reviewsBeachside Apartment
13–18 May
Condo in Pouawa
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsBeach loft Magic
28 Jul – 4 Aug
Condo in Queenstown
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviewsLakeside Escape
19–26 Sep
Condo in Wellington
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsOriental Parade Historic apartment
3–10 Oct
Condo in Auckland
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsSuper 3 Bed Catalina Bay Apt
4–11 Jun
Condo in Papamoa
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviewsThe Lodge - Quiet ‘Luxe Hotel Style’ Accommodation
20–25 May
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